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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.93 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.93 and 202.83 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.93 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.93 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.93 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 84,160.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,160.25/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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