Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.28 and 207
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.28 and 207 is: 285.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.12 : 414.28 = 207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.12/414.28 = 207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.12x = 414.28 × 207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.12x = 85,755.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,755.96/300.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 285.74
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