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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.34, 414.08 and 200.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.34, 414.08 and 200.74 is: 276.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.34 : 414.08 = 200.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.34/414.08 = 200.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.34x = 414.08 × 200.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.34x = 83,122.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122.42/300.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.76

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