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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 623.76 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 623.76 and 199.12 is: 298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 623.76 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/623.76 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 623.76 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 124,203.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,203.09/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.81

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