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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.71, 414.69 and 201.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.71, 414.69 and 201.16 is: 277.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.71 : 414.69 = 201.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.71/414.69 = 201.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.71x = 414.69 × 201.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.71x = 83,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,419.34/300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.41

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