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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.05, 623.67 and 199.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.05, 623.67 and 199.51 is: 299.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.05 : 623.67 = 199.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.05/623.67 = 199.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.05x = 623.67 × 199.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.05x = 124,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,428.40/416.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.07

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