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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.59, 419.71 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.59, 419.71 and 199.56 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.59 : 419.71 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.59/419.71 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.59x = 419.71 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.59x = 83,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,757.33/304.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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