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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 415.08 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 415.08 and 202.51 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 415.08 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/415.08 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 415.08 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 84,054.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,054.76/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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