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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.59, 418.87 and 202.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.59, 418.87 and 202.36 is: 303.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.59 : 418.87 = 202.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.59/418.87 = 202.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.59x = 418.87 × 202.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.59x = 84,762.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.53/279.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.17

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