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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 608.40 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 608.40 and 200.32 is: 299.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 608.40 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/608.40 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 608.40 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 121,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,874.69/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.99

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