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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.73 and 199.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.73 and 199.67 is: 299.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.73 = 199.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.73 = 199.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.73 × 199.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 92,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,589.65/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.37

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