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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 447.90 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 447.90 and 202.76 is: 303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 447.90 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/447.90 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 447.90 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 90,816.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,816.20/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.59

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