Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.04, 414 and 195
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 300.04, 414 and 195 is: 269.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300.04 : 414 = 195 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300.04/414 = 195/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300.04x = 414 × 195 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300.04x = 80,730 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,730/300.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269.06
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