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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.80, 627.68 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.80, 627.68 and 199.25 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.80 : 627.68 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.80/627.68 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.80x = 627.68 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.80x = 125,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,061.11/418.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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