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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 624.72 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 624.72 and 199.80 is: 299.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 624.72 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/624.72 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 624.72 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 124,819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,819.06/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.93

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