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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.51, 413.57 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.51, 413.57 and 189.18 is: 261.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.51 : 413.57 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.51/413.57 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.51x = 413.57 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.51x = 78,239.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,239.65/299.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.23

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