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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 435.76 and 199.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 435.76 and 199.52 is: 298.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 435.76 = 199.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/435.76 = 199.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 435.76 × 199.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 86,942.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,942.84/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.65

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