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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.73, 629.24 and 200.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.73, 629.24 and 200.23 is: 300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.73 : 629.24 = 200.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.73/629.24 = 200.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.73x = 629.24 × 200.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.73x = 125,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,990.15/419.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.17

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