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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.39, 627.69 and 199.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.39, 627.69 and 199.09 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.39 : 627.69 = 199.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.39/627.69 = 199.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.39x = 627.69 × 199.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.39x = 124,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,966.80/418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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