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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 414.92 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 414.92 and 202.50 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 414.92 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/414.92 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 414.92 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 84,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,021.81/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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