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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.14, 414.18 and 189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.14, 414.18 and 189.62 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.14 : 414.18 = 189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.14/414.18 = 189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.14x = 414.18 × 189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.14x = 78,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,536.81/300.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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