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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 408.06 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 408.06 and 202.64 is: 279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 408.06 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/408.06 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 408.06 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 82,687.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,687.24/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.51

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