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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.25, 607.30 and 199.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.25, 607.30 and 199.96 is: 299.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.25 : 607.30 = 199.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.25/607.30 = 199.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.25x = 607.30 × 199.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.25x = 121,437.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,437.11/405.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.66

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