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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 418.26 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 418.26 and 199.80 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 418.26 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/418.26 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 418.26 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 83,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,568.35/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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