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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 413.97 and 202.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 413.97 and 202.06 is: 278.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 413.97 = 202.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/413.97 = 202.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 413.97 × 202.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 83,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646.78/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.79

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