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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.72 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.72 and 202.20 is: 278.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.72 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.72 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.72 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 83,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,856.92/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.96

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