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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.19, 414.38 and 189.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.19, 414.38 and 189.83 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.19 : 414.38 = 189.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.19/414.38 = 189.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.19x = 414.38 × 189.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.19x = 78,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.76/300.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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