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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 468.84 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 468.84 and 199.89 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 468.84 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/468.84 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 468.84 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 93,716.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,716.43/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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