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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.77, 1,223.63 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.77, 1,223.63 and 199.46 is: 299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.77 : 1,223.63 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.77/1,223.63 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.77x = 1,223.63 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.77x = 244,059.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,059.12/815.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.18

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