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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.03, 415.25 and 207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.03, 415.25 and 207.61 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.03 : 415.25 = 207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.03/415.25 = 207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.03x = 415.25 × 207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.03x = 86,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,207.98/301.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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