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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.57, 626.92 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.57, 626.92 and 201.69 is: 302.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.57 : 626.92 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.57/626.92 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.57x = 626.92 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.57x = 126,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,443.49/418.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.08

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