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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.93, 436.02 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.93, 436.02 and 199.50 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.93 : 436.02 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.93/436.02 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.93x = 436.02 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.93x = 86,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,985.99/315.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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