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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.10, 627.21 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.10, 627.21 and 201.69 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.10 : 627.21 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.10/627.21 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.10x = 627.21 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.10x = 126,501.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,501.98/418.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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