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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 414.68 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 414.68 and 201.02 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 414.68 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/414.68 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 414.68 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 83,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,358.97/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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