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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.39, 414.67 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.39, 414.67 and 189.93 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.39 : 414.67 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.39/414.67 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.39x = 414.67 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.39x = 78,757.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757.38/300.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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