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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.98, 415.55 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.98, 415.55 and 190.42 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.98 : 415.55 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.98/415.55 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.98x = 415.55 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.98x = 79,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,129.03/300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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