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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.55 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.55 and 189.93 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.55 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.55 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.55 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 78,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,735.48/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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