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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 414.39 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 414.39 and 189.76 is: 261.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 414.39 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/414.39 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 414.39 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 78,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,635.21/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.70

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