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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 427.75 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 427.75 and 199.32 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 427.75 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/427.75 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 427.75 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 85,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,259.13/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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