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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.61, 624.51 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.61, 624.51 and 199.94 is: 299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.61 : 624.51 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.61/624.51 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.61x = 624.51 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.61x = 124,861.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,861.41/416.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.71

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