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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.19, 646.58 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.19, 646.58 and 199.94 is: 299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.19 : 646.58 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.19/646.58 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.19x = 646.58 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.19x = 129,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,274.47/431.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.81

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