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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.42, 627.36 and 201.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.42, 627.36 and 201.88 is: 302.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.42 : 627.36 = 201.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.42/627.36 = 201.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.42x = 627.36 × 201.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.42x = 126,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,651.44/418.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.69

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