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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 413.76 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 413.76 and 189.44 is: 261.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 413.76 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/413.76 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 413.76 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 78,381.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,381.82/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.27

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