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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.50 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.50 and 202.17 is: 279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.50 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.50 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.50 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 83,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,798.45/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.09

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