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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 413.87 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.04, 413.87 and 189.42 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.04 : 413.87 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.04/413.87 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.04x = 413.87 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.04x = 78,395.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,395.26/300.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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