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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.41, 414.50 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.41, 414.50 and 189.80 is: 261.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.41 : 414.50 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.41/414.50 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.41x = 414.50 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.41x = 78,673.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,673.61/300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.89

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