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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 413.94 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 413.94 and 201.86 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 413.94 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/413.94 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 413.94 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 83,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,557.93/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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