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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.80, 415.09 and 202.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.80, 415.09 and 202.54 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.80 : 415.09 = 202.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.80/415.09 = 202.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.80x = 415.09 × 202.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.80x = 84,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,072.33/300.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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