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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 415.26 and 202.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 415.26 and 202.69 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 415.26 = 202.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/415.26 = 202.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 415.26 × 202.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 84,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,169.05/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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