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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.44 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.44 and 190.40 is: 262.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.44 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.44 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.44 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 79,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,099.78/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.81

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