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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.58, 414.80 and 190.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.58, 414.80 and 190.10 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.58 : 414.80 = 190.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.58/414.80 = 190.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.58x = 414.80 × 190.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.58x = 78,854.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,854.28/300.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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