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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.26, 413.96 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.26, 413.96 and 189.56 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.26 : 413.96 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.26/413.96 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.26x = 413.96 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.26x = 78,470.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,470.26/300.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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