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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.95, 414.96 and 195.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.95, 414.96 and 195.89 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.95 : 414.96 = 195.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.95/414.96 = 195.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.95x = 414.96 × 195.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.95x = 81,288.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,288.03/300.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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