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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 608.89 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 608.89 and 200.45 is: 300.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 608.89 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/608.89 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 608.89 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 122,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,052.00/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.50

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