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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.63, 468.75 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.63, 468.75 and 199.83 is: 275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.63 : 468.75 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.63/468.75 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.63x = 468.75 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.63x = 93,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,672.82/339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.81

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