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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.45, 626.66 and 201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.45, 626.66 and 201.50 is: 301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.45 : 626.66 = 201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.45/626.66 = 201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.45x = 626.66 × 201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.45x = 126,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,270.98/418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.76

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