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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 414.09 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 414.09 and 189.57 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 414.09 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/414.09 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 414.09 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 78,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,499.04/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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