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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.78, 453.18 and 200.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.78, 453.18 and 200.18 is: 299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.78 : 453.18 = 200.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.78/453.18 = 200.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.78x = 453.18 × 200.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.78x = 90,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,717.57/302.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.62

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