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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.75, 420.36 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.75, 420.36 and 199.94 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.75 : 420.36 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.75/420.36 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.75x = 420.36 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.75x = 84,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,043.93/304.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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