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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.30, 609.37 and 200.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.30, 609.37 and 200.73 is: 301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.30 : 609.37 = 200.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.30/609.37 = 200.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.30x = 609.37 × 200.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.30x = 122,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,318.84/406.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.06

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