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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.68, 407.96 and 202.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.68, 407.96 and 202.44 is: 279.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.68 : 407.96 = 202.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.68/407.96 = 202.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.68x = 407.96 × 202.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.68x = 82,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,587.42/295.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.31

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