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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414.12 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414.12 and 205.54 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 414.12 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/414.12 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 414.12 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 85,118.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,118.22/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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