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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.78, 472.88 and 199.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.78, 472.88 and 199.87 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.78 : 472.88 = 199.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.78/472.88 = 199.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.78x = 472.88 × 199.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.78x = 94,514.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,514.71/315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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