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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 435.80 and 199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 435.80 and 199.92 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 435.80 = 199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/435.80 = 199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 435.80 × 199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 87,124.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,124.14/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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