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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.96, 415.50 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.96, 415.50 and 202.83 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.96 : 415.50 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.96/415.50 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.96x = 415.50 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.96x = 84,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,275.87/300.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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