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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.65 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.65 and 199.45 is: 275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.65 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.65 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.65 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 85,294.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,294.79/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.20

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