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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 413.59 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 413.59 and 189.20 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 413.59 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/413.59 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 413.59 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 78,251.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,251.20/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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