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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 415.38 and 190.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 415.38 and 190.37 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 415.38 = 190.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/415.38 = 190.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 415.38 × 190.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 79,074.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,074.24/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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