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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 406.67 and 201.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 406.67 and 201.87 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 406.67 = 201.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/406.67 = 201.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 406.67 × 201.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 82,093.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,093.46/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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