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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.24, 628.61 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.24, 628.61 and 199.94 is: 299.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.24 : 628.61 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.24/628.61 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.24x = 628.61 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.24x = 125,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,680.14/419.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.78

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