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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 407.16 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 407.16 and 202.10 is: 278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 407.16 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/407.16 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 407.16 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 82,285.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,285.00/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.70

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