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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.50, 427.04 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.50, 427.04 and 199.13 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.50 : 427.04 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.50/427.04 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.50x = 427.04 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.50x = 85,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,033.34/309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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