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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.50 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.50 and 189.89 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.50 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.50 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.50 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 78,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,706.38/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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