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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.70, 626.19 and 200.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.70, 626.19 and 200.98 is: 301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.70 : 626.19 = 200.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.70/626.19 = 200.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.70x = 626.19 × 200.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.70x = 125,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,851.67/417.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.30

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