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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.13, 609.33 and 200.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.13, 609.33 and 200.78 is: 301.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.13 : 609.33 = 200.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.13/609.33 = 200.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.13x = 609.33 × 200.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.13x = 122,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,341.28/406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.24

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