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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.79, 413.73 and 189.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.79, 413.73 and 189.23 is: 261.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.79 : 413.73 = 189.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.79/413.73 = 189.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.79x = 413.73 × 189.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.79x = 78,288.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,288.06/299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.14

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