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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.52, 623.42 and 199.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.52, 623.42 and 199.07 is: 298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.52 : 623.42 = 199.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.52/623.42 = 199.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.52x = 623.42 × 199.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.52x = 124,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,104.22/415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.67

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