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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 414 and 175.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 414 and 175.63 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 414 = 175.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/414 = 175.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 414 × 175.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 72,710.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,710.82/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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