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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.33 and 201.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.33 and 201.92 is: 278.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.33 = 201.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.33 = 201.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.33 × 201.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 83,661.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,661.51/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.57

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