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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.11, 608.82 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.11, 608.82 and 200.78 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.11 : 608.82 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.11/608.82 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.11x = 608.82 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.11x = 122,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,237.37/406.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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