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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 427.46 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 427.46 and 199.18 is: 274.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 427.46 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/427.46 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 427.46 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 85,141.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,141.48/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.90

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