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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 415.62 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 415.62 and 202.87 is: 280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 415.62 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/415.62 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 415.62 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 84,316.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,316.83/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.07

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