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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.87, 414.81 and 190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.87, 414.81 and 190.29 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.87 : 414.81 = 190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.87/414.81 = 190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.87x = 414.81 × 190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.87x = 78,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,934.19/300.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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