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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.05, 414.12 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.05, 414.12 and 175.71 is: 242.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.05 : 414.12 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.05/414.12 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.05x = 414.12 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.05x = 72,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,765.03/300.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.51

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