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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.93, 414 and 175.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.93, 414 and 175.64 is: 242.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.93 : 414 = 175.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.93/414 = 175.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.93x = 414 × 175.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.93x = 72,714.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,714.96/299.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.44

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