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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.25, 688.84 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.25, 688.84 and 199.12 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.25 : 688.84 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.25/688.84 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.25x = 688.84 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.25x = 137,162.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,162.93/459.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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