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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.36, 628.21 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.36, 628.21 and 200.20 is: 299.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.36 : 628.21 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.36/628.21 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.36x = 628.21 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.36x = 125,766.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,766.64/419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.90

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