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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.21, 414.23 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.21, 414.23 and 189.65 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.21 : 414.23 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.21/414.23 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.21x = 414.23 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.21x = 78,555.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,555.70/300.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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