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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.59, 421.48 and 199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.59, 421.48 and 199.27 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.59 : 421.48 = 199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.59/421.48 = 199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.59x = 421.48 × 199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.59x = 83,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,986.21/305.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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