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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.60, 450.89 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.60, 450.89 and 193.07 is: 289.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.60 : 450.89 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.60/450.89 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.60x = 450.89 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.60x = 87,050.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,050.11/300.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.59

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