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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 413.94 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 413.94 and 175.69 is: 242.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 413.94 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/413.94 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 413.94 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 72,725.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,725.12/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.36

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