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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.30, 607.87 and 199.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.30, 607.87 and 199.73 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.30 : 607.87 = 199.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.30/607.87 = 199.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.30x = 607.87 × 199.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.30x = 121,411.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,411.64/405.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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