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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 414.40 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 414.40 and 189.72 is: 261.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 414.40 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/414.40 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 414.40 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 78,619.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,619.97/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.91

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