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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.14 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.14 and 190.34 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.14 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.14 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.14 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 79,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,017.75/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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