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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.84, 413.88 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.84, 413.88 and 189.50 is: 261.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.84 : 413.88 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.84/413.88 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.84x = 413.88 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.84x = 78,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,430.26/299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.57

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