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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.26 and 201.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.26 and 201.97 is: 278.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.26 = 201.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.26 = 201.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.26 × 201.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 83,668.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,668.09/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.86

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