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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.11, 415.56 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.11, 415.56 and 207.82 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.11 : 415.56 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.11/415.56 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.11x = 415.56 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.11x = 86,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,361.68/301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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