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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.27, 608.18 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.27, 608.18 and 199.89 is: 299.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.27 : 608.18 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.27/608.18 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.27x = 608.18 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.27x = 121,568.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,568.10/405.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.97

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