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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.15, 609.27 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.15, 609.27 and 200.54 is: 300.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.15 : 609.27 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.15/609.27 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.15x = 609.27 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.15x = 122,184.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,184.53/406.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.84

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