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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.32, 414.49 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.32, 414.49 and 195.72 is: 270.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.32 : 414.49 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.32/414.49 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.32x = 414.49 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.32x = 81,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,123.98/300.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.13

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