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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 414.24 and 189.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 414.24 and 189.66 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 414.24 = 189.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/414.24 = 189.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 414.24 × 189.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 78,564.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,564.76/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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