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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.78, 627.62 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.78, 627.62 and 199.12 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 627.62 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/627.62 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 627.62 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 124,967.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,967.56/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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