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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 414.72 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 414.72 and 207.56 is: 286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 414.72 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/414.72 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 414.72 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 86,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,080.32/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.45

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