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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.62, 429.88 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.62, 429.88 and 199.61 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.62 : 429.88 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.62/429.88 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.62x = 429.88 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.62x = 85,810.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,810.66/311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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