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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.36 and 207.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.36 and 207.02 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.36 = 207.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.36 = 207.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.36 × 207.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 85,781.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,781.84/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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