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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.99, 406.76 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.99, 406.76 and 201.75 is: 278.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.99 : 406.76 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.99/406.76 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.99x = 406.76 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.99x = 82,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,063.83/294.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.19

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