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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 414 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 414 and 189.57 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 414 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/414 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 414 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 78,481.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,481.98/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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