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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.68, 459.03 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.68, 459.03 and 199.87 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.68 : 459.03 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.68/459.03 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.68x = 459.03 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.68x = 91,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,745.18/332.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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