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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.35, 647.25 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.35, 647.25 and 199.98 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.35 : 647.25 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.35/647.25 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.35x = 647.25 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.35x = 129,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,437.11/431.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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