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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 413.97 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 413.97 and 212.87 is: 293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 413.97 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/413.97 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 413.97 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 88,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,119.72/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.66

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