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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.46, 419.55 and 199.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.46, 419.55 and 199.43 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.46 : 419.55 = 199.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.46/419.55 = 199.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.46x = 419.55 × 199.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.46x = 83,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,670.86/304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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