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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 190.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.69, 414.99 and 190.17 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.69 : 414.99 = 190.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.69/414.99 = 190.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.69x = 414.99 × 190.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.69x = 78,918.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,918.65/300.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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