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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.63, 607.86 and 199.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.63, 607.86 and 199.89 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.63 : 607.86 = 199.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.63/607.86 = 199.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.63x = 607.86 × 199.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.63x = 121,505.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,505.14/405.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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