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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.56, 414.98 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.56, 414.98 and 194.42 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.56 : 414.98 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.56/414.98 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.56x = 414.98 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.56x = 80,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,677.36/300.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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