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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.08 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.08 and 201.94 is: 278.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.08 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.08 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.08 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 83,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.32/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.62

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