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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.55, 609.60 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.55, 609.60 and 200.87 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.55 : 609.60 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.55/609.60 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.55x = 609.60 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.55x = 122,447.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,447.30/406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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