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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 414.10 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 414.10 and 175.80 is: 242.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 414.10 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/414.10 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 414.10 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 72,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,796.87/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.60

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