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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.11, 414.02 and 195.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.11, 414.02 and 195.17 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.11 : 414.02 = 195.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.11/414.02 = 195.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.11x = 414.02 × 195.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.11x = 80,802.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,802.70/300.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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