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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.65, 414.78 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.65, 414.78 and 190.08 is: 262.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.65 : 414.78 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.65/414.78 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.65x = 414.78 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.65x = 78,841.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,841.38/300.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.24

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