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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.03, 414.08 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.03, 414.08 and 189.53 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.03 : 414.08 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.03/414.08 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.03x = 414.08 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.03x = 78,480.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,480.58/300.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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