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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.30, 414.37 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.30, 414.37 and 175.93 is: 242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.30 : 414.37 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.30/414.37 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.30x = 414.37 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.30x = 72,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,900.11/300.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.76

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