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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.15, 608.63 and 200.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.15, 608.63 and 200.86 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.15 : 608.63 = 200.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.15/608.63 = 200.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.15x = 608.63 × 200.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.15x = 122,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,246.90/406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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