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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.79, 470.75 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.79, 470.75 and 199.04 is: 298.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.79 : 470.75 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.79/470.75 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.79x = 470.75 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.79x = 93,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,694.73/313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.60

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