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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.54 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.54 and 207.15 is: 286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.54 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.54 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.54 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 85,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,871.96/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.08

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