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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.84, 436.02 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.84, 436.02 and 199.41 is: 275.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.84 : 436.02 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.84/436.02 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.84x = 436.02 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.84x = 86,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,946.75/315.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.29

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