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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.20, 628.80 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.20, 628.80 and 199.84 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.20 : 628.80 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.20/628.80 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.20x = 628.80 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.20x = 125,658.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,658.39/419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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