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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.51, 414.88 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.51, 414.88 and 195.75 is: 270.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.51 : 414.88 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.51/414.88 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.51x = 414.88 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.51x = 81,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,212.76/300.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.25

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