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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.58 and 201.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.58 and 201.14 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.58 = 201.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.58 = 201.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.58 × 201.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 83,589.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,589.76/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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