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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.02, 456.94 and 202.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.02, 456.94 and 202.00 is: 302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.02 : 456.94 = 202.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.02/456.94 = 202.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.02x = 456.94 × 202.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.02x = 92,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,298.59/305.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.60

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