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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.87, 627.77 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.87, 627.77 and 199.31 is: 298.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.87 : 627.77 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.87/627.77 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.87x = 627.77 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.87x = 125,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,116.70/418.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.70

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