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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.46 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.46 and 202.78 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.46 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.46 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.46 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 84,246.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,246.98/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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