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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 413.70 and 201.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 413.70 and 201.83 is: 278.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 413.70 = 201.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/413.70 = 201.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 413.70 × 201.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 83,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,496.57/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.09

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