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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 415.06 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 415.06 and 195.92 is: 270.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 415.06 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/415.06 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 415.06 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 81,315.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,315.99/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.28

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