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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.99, 413.80 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.99, 413.80 and 175.55 is: 242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.99 : 413.80 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.99/413.80 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.99x = 413.80 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.99x = 72,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,640.08/299.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.14

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