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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.93 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.93 and 199.95 is: 275.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.93 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.93 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.93 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 93,762.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,762.55/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.90

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