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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.53 and 202.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.53 and 202.95 is: 280.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.53 = 202.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.53 = 202.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.53 × 202.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 84,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.81/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.13

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