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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 623.55 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 623.55 and 199.86 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 623.55 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/623.55 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 623.55 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 124,622.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,622.70/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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