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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.23, 627.55 and 199.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.23, 627.55 and 199.06 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.23 : 627.55 = 199.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.23/627.55 = 199.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.23x = 627.55 × 199.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.23x = 124,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,918.04/418.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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