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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.24, 414.18 and 189.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.24, 414.18 and 189.63 is: 261.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.24 : 414.18 = 189.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.24/414.18 = 189.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.24x = 414.18 × 189.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.24x = 78,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,540.95/300.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.59

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