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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 628.20 and 199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 628.20 and 199.37 is: 299.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 628.20 = 199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/628.20 = 199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 628.20 × 199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 125,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,245.80/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.05

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