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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.25, 414.39 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.25, 414.39 and 175.87 is: 242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.25 : 414.39 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.25/414.39 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.25x = 414.39 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.25x = 72,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,878.77/300.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.73

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