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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.40, 627.56 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.40, 627.56 and 201.86 is: 302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.40 : 627.56 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.40/627.56 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.40x = 627.56 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.40x = 126,679.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,679.26/418.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.77

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