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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.64, 463.70 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.64, 463.70 and 199.79 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.64 : 463.70 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.64/463.70 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.64x = 463.70 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.64x = 92,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,642.62/309.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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