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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.90, 415.08 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.90, 415.08 and 207.48 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.90 : 415.08 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.90/415.08 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.90x = 415.08 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.90x = 86,120.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,120.80/300.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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