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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 427.68 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 427.68 and 199.32 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 427.68 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/427.68 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 427.68 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 85,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245.18/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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