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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.42, 626.06 and 200.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.42, 626.06 and 200.81 is: 301.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.42 : 626.06 = 200.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.42/626.06 = 200.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.42x = 626.06 × 200.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.42x = 125,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,721.18/417.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.19

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