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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.21, 625.83 and 200.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.21, 625.83 and 200.94 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.21 : 625.83 = 200.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.21/625.83 = 200.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.21x = 625.83 × 200.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.21x = 125,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,754.28/417.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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