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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 415.93 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 415.93 and 189.40 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 415.93 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/415.93 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 415.93 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 78,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,775.90/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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