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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.16, 414.42 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.16, 414.42 and 202.14 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.16 : 414.42 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.16/414.42 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.16x = 414.42 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.16x = 83,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,770.86/300.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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