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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 413.62 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 413.62 and 189.12 is: 261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 413.62 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/413.62 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 413.62 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 78,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,223.81/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.11

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