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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.35, 414.56 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.35, 414.56 and 189.88 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.35 : 414.56 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.35/414.56 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.35x = 414.56 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.35x = 78,716.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,716.09/300.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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