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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 415.24 and 190.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 415.24 and 190.46 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 415.24 = 190.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/415.24 = 190.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 415.24 × 190.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 79,087.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,087.17/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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