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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.91, 414.02 and 189.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.91, 414.02 and 189.50 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.91 : 414.02 = 189.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.91/414.02 = 189.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.91x = 414.02 × 189.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.91x = 78,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,455.19/299.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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