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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.64, 413.56 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.64, 413.56 and 189.16 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.64 : 413.56 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.64/413.56 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.64x = 413.56 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.64x = 78,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,229.01/299.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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