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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.76 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.76 and 202.33 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.76 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.76 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.76 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 82,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,502.08/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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