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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 413.67 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 413.67 and 201.58 is: 277.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 413.67 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/413.67 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 413.67 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 83,387.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,387.60/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.92

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