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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.66, 415.02 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.66, 415.02 and 207.71 is: 286.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.66 : 415.02 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.66/415.02 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.66x = 415.02 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.66x = 86,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,206.40/300.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.72

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