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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.83, 415.02 and 195.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.83, 415.02 and 195.96 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.83 : 415.02 = 195.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.83/415.02 = 195.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.83x = 415.02 × 195.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.83x = 81,327.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,327.32/300.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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