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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 414.28 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 414.28 and 175.90 is: 242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 414.28 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/414.28 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 414.28 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 72,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,871.85/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.74

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