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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 414.26 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 414.26 and 162.19 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 414.26 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/414.26 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 414.26 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 67,187.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,187.59/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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