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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.29, 414.39 and 189.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.29, 414.39 and 189.79 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.29 : 414.39 = 189.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.29/414.39 = 189.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.29x = 414.39 × 189.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.29x = 78,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,647.08/300.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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