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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.40 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.40 and 190.40 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.40 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.40 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.40 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 79,089.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,089.13/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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