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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.08, 414.31 and 188.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.08, 414.31 and 188.09 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.08 : 414.31 = 188.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.08/414.31 = 188.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.08x = 414.31 × 188.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.08x = 77,927.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,927.57/300.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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