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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 413.96 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 413.96 and 201.88 is: 278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 413.96 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/413.96 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 413.96 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 83,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,570.24/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.52

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