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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.79, 415.07 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.79, 415.07 and 207.54 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.79 : 415.07 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.79/415.07 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.79x = 415.07 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.79x = 86,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,143.37/300.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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