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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 420.14 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 420.14 and 199.68 is: 275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 420.14 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/420.14 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 420.14 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 83,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,893.56/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.49

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