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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.21, 408.56 and 202.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.21, 408.56 and 202.81 is: 279.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.21 : 408.56 = 202.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.21/408.56 = 202.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.21x = 408.56 × 202.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.21x = 82,858.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,858.02/296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.73

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