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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.70, 420.25 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.70, 420.25 and 199.67 is: 275.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.70 : 420.25 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.70/420.25 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.70x = 420.25 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.70x = 83,911.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,911.32/304.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.39

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