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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.64, 407.71 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.64, 407.71 and 201.01 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.64 : 407.71 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.64/407.71 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.64x = 407.71 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.64x = 81,952.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952.27/295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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