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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.70, 414.88 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.70, 414.88 and 195.88 is: 270.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.70 : 414.88 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.70/414.88 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.70x = 414.88 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.70x = 81,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,266.69/300.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.26

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