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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.07, 413.94 and 189.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.07, 413.94 and 189.51 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.07 : 413.94 = 189.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.07/413.94 = 189.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.07x = 413.94 × 189.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.07x = 78,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,444.93/300.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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