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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.72, 429.93 and 199.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.72, 429.93 and 199.64 is: 275.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.72 : 429.93 = 199.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.72/429.93 = 199.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.72x = 429.93 × 199.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.72x = 85,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,831.23/311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.35

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