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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.58, 415.59 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.58, 415.59 and 201.88 is: 278.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.58 : 415.59 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.58/415.59 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.58x = 415.59 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.58x = 83,899.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,899.31/301.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.20

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