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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.75, 415.10 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.75, 415.10 and 190.16 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.75 : 415.10 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.75/415.10 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.75x = 415.10 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.75x = 78,932.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.39/300.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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