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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.61 and 202.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.61 and 202.71 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.61 = 202.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.61 = 202.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.61 × 202.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 82,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,829.33/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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