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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.54, 608.51 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.54, 608.51 and 200.28 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.54 : 608.51 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.54/608.51 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.54x = 608.51 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.54x = 121,871.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,871.38/405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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