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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 414.21 and 195.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 414.21 and 195.33 is: 269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 414.21 = 195.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/414.21 = 195.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 414.21 × 195.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 80,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,907.64/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.38

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