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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.50, 413.28 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.50, 413.28 and 175.14 is: 241.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.50 : 413.28 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.50/413.28 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.50x = 413.28 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.50x = 72,381.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,381.86/299.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.68

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