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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.87, 469.03 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.87, 469.03 and 199.96 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.87 : 469.03 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.87/469.03 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.87x = 469.03 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.87x = 93,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,787.24/339.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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