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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 407.13 and 202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 407.13 and 202.30 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 407.13 = 202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/407.13 = 202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 407.13 × 202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 82,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,360.62/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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