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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 414.76 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 414.76 and 190.08 is: 262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 414.76 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/414.76 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 414.76 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 78,837.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,837.58/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.27

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