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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.23, 414.12 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.23, 414.12 and 195.27 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.23 : 414.12 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.23/414.12 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.23x = 414.12 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.23x = 80,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,865.21/300.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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