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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.53, 406.59 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.53, 406.59 and 201.43 is: 278.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.53 : 406.59 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.53/406.59 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.53x = 406.59 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.53x = 81,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899.42/294.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.07

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