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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.47, 414.49 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.47, 414.49 and 188.41 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.47 : 414.49 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.47/414.49 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.47x = 414.49 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.47x = 78,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,093.12/300.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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