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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 457.97 and 199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 457.97 and 199.18 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 457.97 = 199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/457.97 = 199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 457.97 × 199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 91,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,215.68/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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