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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 608.52 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 608.52 and 200.16 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 608.52 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/608.52 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 608.52 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 121,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,801.36/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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