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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.37, 435.54 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.37, 435.54 and 199 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.37 : 435.54 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.37/435.54 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.37x = 435.54 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.37x = 86,672.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,672.46/315.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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