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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.54, 414.99 and 195.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.54, 414.99 and 195.87 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.54 : 414.99 = 195.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.54/414.99 = 195.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.54x = 414.99 × 195.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.54x = 81,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,284.09/300.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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