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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.95, 408.56 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.95, 408.56 and 202.87 is: 280.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.95 : 408.56 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.95/408.56 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.95x = 408.56 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.95x = 82,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,882.52/295.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.06

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