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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 413.61 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 413.61 and 189.29 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 413.61 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/413.61 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 413.61 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 78,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,290.17/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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