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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.24, 407.13 and 202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.24, 407.13 and 202.12 is: 278.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.24 : 407.13 = 202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.24/407.13 = 202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.24x = 407.13 × 202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.24x = 82,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,289.12/295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.72

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