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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.96, 630.30 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.96, 630.30 and 200.85 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.96 : 630.30 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.96/630.30 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.96x = 630.30 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.96x = 126,595.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,595.76/419.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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