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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.26, 607.31 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.26, 607.31 and 199.62 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.26 : 607.31 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.26/607.31 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.26x = 607.31 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.26x = 121,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,231.22/405.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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