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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.77 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.77 and 189.98 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.77 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.77 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.77 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 78,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,794.98/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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