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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.63, 435.36 and 199.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.63, 435.36 and 199.26 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.63 : 435.36 = 199.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.63/435.36 = 199.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.63x = 435.36 × 199.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.63x = 86,749.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,749.83/315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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