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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 413.70 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 413.70 and 195.12 is: 269.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 413.70 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/413.70 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 413.70 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 80,721.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,721.14/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.07

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