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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.72, 415 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.72, 415 and 207.49 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.72 : 415 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.72/415 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.72x = 415 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.72x = 86,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,106.28/300.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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