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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 414.15 and 189.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 414.15 and 189.54 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 414.15 = 189.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/414.15 = 189.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 414.15 × 189.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 78,497.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,497.99/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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