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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.20, 414.14 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.20, 414.14 and 195.32 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.20 : 414.14 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.20/414.14 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.20x = 414.14 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.20x = 80,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,886.78/300.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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