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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.99, 627.65 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.99, 627.65 and 199.83 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.99 : 627.65 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.99/627.65 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.99x = 627.65 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.99x = 125,420.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,420.73/418.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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