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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 419.93 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 419.93 and 199.44 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 419.93 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/419.93 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 419.93 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 83,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,749.84/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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