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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 609.66 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 609.66 and 200.66 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 609.66 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/609.66 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 609.66 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 122,331.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,331.33/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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