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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.63, 406.73 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.63, 406.73 and 201.50 is: 278.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.63 : 406.73 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.63/406.73 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.63x = 406.73 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.63x = 81,956.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,956.10/294.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.17

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