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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 435.48 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 435.48 and 199.19 is: 274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 435.48 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/435.48 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 435.48 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 86,743.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,743.60/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.89

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