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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 627.69 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 627.69 and 201.40 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 627.69 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/627.69 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 627.69 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 126,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,413.63/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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