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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 427.50 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 427.50 and 199.56 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 427.50 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/427.50 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 427.50 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 85,311.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,311.90/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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