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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.30 and 201.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.30 and 201.99 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.30 = 201.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.30 = 201.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.30 × 201.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 83,684.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,684.46/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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