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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.62, 627.73 and 201.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.62, 627.73 and 201.95 is: 302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.62 : 627.73 = 201.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.62/627.73 = 201.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.62x = 627.73 × 201.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.62x = 126,766.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,766.43/418.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.82

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