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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.89, 415.26 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.89, 415.26 and 188.94 is: 260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.89 : 415.26 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.89/415.26 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.89x = 415.26 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.89x = 78,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,456.20/300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.75

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