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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.56, 607.88 and 199.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.56, 607.88 and 199.69 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.56 : 607.88 = 199.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.56/607.88 = 199.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.56x = 607.88 × 199.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.56x = 121,387.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,387.68/405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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