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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.44, 414.60 and 189.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.44, 414.60 and 189.88 is: 262.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.44 : 414.60 = 189.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.44/414.60 = 189.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.44x = 414.60 × 189.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.44x = 78,724.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,724.25/300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.03

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