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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 414.07 and 202.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 414.07 and 202.21 is: 279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 414.07 = 202.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/414.07 = 202.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 414.07 × 202.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 83,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,729.09/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.16

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