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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.22, 607.98 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.22, 607.98 and 199.76 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.22 : 607.98 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.22/607.98 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.22x = 607.98 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.22x = 121,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,450.08/405.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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