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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 427.50 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 427.50 and 199.31 is: 274.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 427.50 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/427.50 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 427.50 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 85,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,205.03/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.95

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