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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 427.82 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 427.82 and 199.62 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 427.82 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/427.82 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 427.82 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 85,400.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,400.43/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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