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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.17, 419.74 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.17, 419.74 and 199.32 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.17 : 419.74 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.17/419.74 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.17x = 419.74 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.17x = 83,662.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,662.58/304.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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