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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.80, 629.17 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.80, 629.17 and 200.25 is: 300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.80 : 629.17 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.80/629.17 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.80x = 629.17 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.80x = 125,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,991.29/419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.12

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