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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.60 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.60 and 188.37 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.60 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.60 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.60 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 78,098.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,098.20/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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