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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 435.96 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 435.96 and 199.62 is: 299.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 435.96 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/435.96 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 435.96 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 87,026.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,026.34/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.00

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