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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.92, 414.06 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.92, 414.06 and 189.49 is: 261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.92 : 414.06 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.92/414.06 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.92x = 414.06 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.92x = 78,460.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,460.23/299.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.60

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