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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 407.50 and 202.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 407.50 and 202.02 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 407.50 = 202.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/407.50 = 202.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 407.50 × 202.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 82,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,323.15/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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