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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.85, 413.90 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.85, 413.90 and 189.36 is: 261.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.85 : 413.90 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.85/413.90 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.85x = 413.90 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.85x = 78,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,375.16/299.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.38

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