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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.37, 627.56 and 202.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.37, 627.56 and 202.10 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.37 : 627.56 = 202.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.37/627.56 = 202.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.37x = 627.56 × 202.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.37x = 126,829.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,829.88/418.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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