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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.11, 417.62 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.11, 417.62 and 199.43 is: 274.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.11 : 417.62 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.11/417.62 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.11x = 417.62 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.11x = 83,284.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,284.96/303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.77

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