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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.73, 420.29 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.73, 420.29 and 199.81 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.73 : 420.29 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.73/420.29 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.73x = 420.29 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.73x = 83,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,977.15/304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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