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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.39 and 202.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.39 and 202.99 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.39 = 202.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.39 = 202.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.39 × 202.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 84,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,320.02/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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