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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.82, 627.31 and 201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.82, 627.31 and 201.94 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.82 : 627.31 = 201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.82/627.31 = 201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.82x = 627.31 × 201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.82x = 126,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,676.91/418.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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