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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.53, 628.08 and 202.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.53, 628.08 and 202.14 is: 303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.53 : 628.08 = 202.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.53/628.08 = 202.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.53x = 628.08 × 202.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.53x = 126,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,960.09/418.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.35

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