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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.45, 426.96 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.45, 426.96 and 199.02 is: 274.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.45 : 426.96 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.45/426.96 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.45x = 426.96 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.45x = 84,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,973.58/309.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.60

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