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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 416.02 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 416.02 and 201.94 is: 278.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 416.02 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/416.02 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 416.02 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 84,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,011.08/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.77

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