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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 609.45 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 609.45 and 200.80 is: 301.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 609.45 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/609.45 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 609.45 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 122,377.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,377.56/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.27

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