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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.33 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.33 and 199.22 is: 274.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.33 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.33 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.33 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 85,132.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,132.68/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.67

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