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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.37, 607.83 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.37, 607.83 and 199.50 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.37 : 607.83 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.37/607.83 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.37x = 607.83 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.37x = 121,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,262.09/405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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