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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 407.84 and 202.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 407.84 and 202.22 is: 278.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 407.84 = 202.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/407.84 = 202.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 407.84 × 202.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 82,470.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,470.35/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.97

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