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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 623.58 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 623.58 and 199.72 is: 299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 623.58 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/623.58 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 623.58 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 124,541.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,541.40/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.39

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