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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.17, 414.22 and 189.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.17, 414.22 and 189.47 is: 261.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.17 : 414.22 = 189.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.17/414.22 = 189.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.17x = 414.22 × 189.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.17x = 78,482.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,482.26/300.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.46

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