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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.10, 609.26 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.10, 609.26 and 200.55 is: 300.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.10 : 609.26 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.10/609.26 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.10x = 609.26 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.10x = 122,186.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,186.09/406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.88

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