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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.82, 623.12 and 199.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.82, 623.12 and 199.55 is: 299.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.82 : 623.12 = 199.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.82/623.12 = 199.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.82x = 623.12 × 199.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.82x = 124,339.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,339.48/415.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.03

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