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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.27, 414.43 and 189.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.27, 414.43 and 189.71 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.27 : 414.43 = 189.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.27/414.43 = 189.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.27x = 414.43 × 189.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.27x = 78,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,620.57/300.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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