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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 415.53 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 415.53 and 207.88 is: 287.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 415.53 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/415.53 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 415.53 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 86,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,377.26/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.07

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