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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.09, 609.23 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.09, 609.23 and 200.75 is: 301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.09 : 609.23 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.09/609.23 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.09x = 609.23 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.09x = 122,302.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,302.92/406.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.17

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