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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 623.72 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 623.72 and 199.32 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 623.72 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/623.72 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 623.72 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 124,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,319.87/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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