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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.21 and 175.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.21 and 175.83 is: 242.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.21 = 175.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.21 = 175.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.21 × 175.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 72,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,830.54/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.67

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