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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 610.18 and 200.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 610.18 and 200.77 is: 301.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 610.18 = 200.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/610.18 = 200.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 610.18 × 200.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 122,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,503.81/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.12

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