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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 427.59 and 199.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 427.59 and 199.38 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 427.59 = 199.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/427.59 = 199.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 427.59 × 199.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 85,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,252.89/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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