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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.29, 646.72 and 199.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.29, 646.72 and 199.99 is: 299.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.29 : 646.72 = 199.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.29/646.72 = 199.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.29x = 646.72 × 199.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.29x = 129,337.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,337.53/431.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.89

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