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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 427.58 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 427.58 and 199.56 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 427.58 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/427.58 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 427.58 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 85,329.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,329.22/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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