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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 608.94 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 608.94 and 200.70 is: 301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 608.94 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/608.94 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 608.94 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 122,216.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,216.54/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.05

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