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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.76, 417.80 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.76, 417.80 and 199.44 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.76 : 417.80 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.76/417.80 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.76x = 417.80 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.76x = 83,326.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,326.03/302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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