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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.13, 414.18 and 175.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.13, 414.18 and 175.86 is: 242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.13 : 414.18 = 175.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.13/414.18 = 175.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.13x = 414.18 × 175.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.13x = 72,836.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,836.53/300.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.68

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