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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.06 and 200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.06 and 200.70 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.06 = 200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.06 = 200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.06 × 200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 122,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,238.34/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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