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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.58, 435.19 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.58, 435.19 and 199.10 is: 274.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.58 : 435.19 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.58/435.19 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.58x = 435.19 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.58x = 86,646.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,646.33/315.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.56

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