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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.62, 413.54 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.62, 413.54 and 189.02 is: 260.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.62 : 413.54 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.62/413.54 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.62x = 413.54 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.62x = 78,168.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,168.13/299.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.89

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