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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.03, 626.99 and 201.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.03, 626.99 and 201.49 is: 302.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.03 : 626.99 = 201.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.03/626.99 = 201.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.03x = 626.99 × 201.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.03x = 126,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,332.22/418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.21

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