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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.17, 629.17 and 199.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.17, 629.17 and 199.95 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.17 : 629.17 = 199.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.17/629.17 = 199.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.17x = 629.17 × 199.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.17x = 125,802.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,802.54/419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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