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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.15, 414.07 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.15, 414.07 and 200.54 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.15 : 414.07 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.15/414.07 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.15x = 414.07 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.15x = 83,038.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,038.13/300.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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