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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 623.55 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 623.55 and 199.10 is: 298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 623.55 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/623.55 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 623.55 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 124,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,148.81/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.43

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