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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.55, 427.32 and 199.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.55, 427.32 and 199.03 is: 274.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.55 : 427.32 = 199.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.55/427.32 = 199.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.55x = 427.32 × 199.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.55x = 85,049.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,049.50/309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.75

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