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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.94, 414.08 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.94, 414.08 and 189.59 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.94 : 414.08 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.94/414.08 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.94x = 414.08 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.94x = 78,502.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,502.41/299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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