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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.20, 623.76 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.20, 623.76 and 199.48 is: 298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.20 : 623.76 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.20/623.76 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.20x = 623.76 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.20x = 124,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,427.64/416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.96

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