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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.45, 414.36 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.45, 414.36 and 195.50 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.45 : 414.36 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.45/414.36 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.45x = 414.36 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.45x = 81,007.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,007.38/300.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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