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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.12, 414.30 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.12, 414.30 and 196.44 is: 271.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.12 : 414.30 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.12/414.30 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.12x = 414.30 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.12x = 81,385.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,385.09/300.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.18

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