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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 420.36 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 420.36 and 199.89 is: 275.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 420.36 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/420.36 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 420.36 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 84,025.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,025.76/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.76

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