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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.57, 435.59 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.57, 435.59 and 199.20 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.57 : 435.59 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.57/435.59 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.57x = 435.59 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.57x = 86,769.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,769.53/315.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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