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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.58, 413.66 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.58, 413.66 and 189.32 is: 261.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.58 : 413.66 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.58/413.66 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.58x = 413.66 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.58x = 78,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,311.10/299.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.40

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