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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.25, 628.65 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.25, 628.65 and 199.80 is: 299.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.25 : 628.65 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.25/628.65 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.25x = 628.65 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.25x = 125,604.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,604.27/419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.59

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