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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 415.17 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 415.17 and 207.45 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 415.17 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/415.17 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 415.17 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 86,127.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,127.02/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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