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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.51, 631.77 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.51, 631.77 and 202 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.51 : 631.77 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.51/631.77 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.51x = 631.77 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.51x = 127,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,617.54/421.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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