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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.92, 1,223.85 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.92, 1,223.85 and 199.62 is: 299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.92 : 1,223.85 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.92/1,223.85 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.92x = 1,223.85 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.92x = 244,305.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,305.69/815.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.42

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