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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.01, 413.93 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.01, 413.93 and 195.16 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.01 : 413.93 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.01/413.93 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.01x = 413.93 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.01x = 80,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,782.58/300.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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