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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 414.14 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 414.14 and 206.72 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 414.14 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/414.14 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 414.14 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 85,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,611.02/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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