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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.25, 419.97 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.25, 419.97 and 199.41 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.25 : 419.97 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.25/419.97 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.25x = 419.97 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.25x = 83,743.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,743.12/304.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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