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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.39, 413.14 and 175.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.39, 413.14 and 175.05 is: 241.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.39 : 413.14 = 175.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.39/413.14 = 175.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.39x = 413.14 × 175.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.39x = 72,320.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,320.16/299.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.56

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