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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.99, 415.33 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.99, 415.33 and 190.52 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.99 : 415.33 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.99/415.33 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.99x = 415.33 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.99x = 79,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,128.67/300.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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