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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.54 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.54 and 207.03 is: 285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.54 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.54 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.54 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 85,822.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,822.22/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.71

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