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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.80 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.80 and 202 is: 278.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.80 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.80 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.80 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 81,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,971.60/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.81

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