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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 427.17 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 427.17 and 199.31 is: 275.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 427.17 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/427.17 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 427.17 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 85,136.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136.78/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.07

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