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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 435.65 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 435.65 and 199.62 is: 298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 435.65 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/435.65 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 435.65 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 86,963.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,963.45/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.69

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