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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.21 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.21 and 189.68 is: 261.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.21 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.21 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.21 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 78,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,565.28/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.64

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