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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339, 467.78 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339, 467.78 and 199.12 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339 : 467.78 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339/467.78 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339x = 467.78 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339x = 93,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,144.35/339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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