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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.38, 414.54 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.38, 414.54 and 190.06 is: 262.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.38 : 414.54 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.38/414.54 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.38x = 414.54 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.38x = 78,786.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,786.44/300.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.29

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