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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 414.01 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 414.01 and 206.75 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 414.01 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/414.01 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 414.01 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 85,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,597.86/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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