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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.70, 413.65 and 189.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.70, 413.65 and 189.32 is: 261.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.70 : 413.65 = 189.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.70/413.65 = 189.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.70x = 413.65 × 189.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.70x = 78,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,312.22/299.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.30

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