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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414 and 201.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414 and 201.62 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414 = 201.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414 = 201.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414 × 201.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 83,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,470.68/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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