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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.14, 627.45 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.14, 627.45 and 201.72 is: 302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.14 : 627.45 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.14/627.45 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.14x = 627.45 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.14x = 126,569.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,569.21/418.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.70

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