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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 427.36 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 427.36 and 199.18 is: 274.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 427.36 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/427.36 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 427.36 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 85,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,121.56/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.81

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