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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300, 414 and 196.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300, 414 and 196.68 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300 : 414 = 196.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300/414 = 196.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300x = 414 × 196.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300x = 81,425.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,425.52/300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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