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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.65, 408.33 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.65, 408.33 and 202.68 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.65 : 408.33 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.65/408.33 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.65x = 408.33 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.65x = 82,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,760.32/295.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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