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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.85, 414.90 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.85, 414.90 and 195.83 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.85 : 414.90 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.85/414.90 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.85x = 414.90 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.85x = 81,249.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,249.87/300.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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