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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 415.39 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 415.39 and 190.38 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 415.39 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/415.39 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 415.39 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 79,081.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,081.76/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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