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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.73 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.73 and 202.49 is: 279.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.73 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.73 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.73 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 83,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,978.41/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.52

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