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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 415.97 and 189.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 415.97 and 189.41 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 415.97 = 189.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/415.97 = 189.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 415.97 × 189.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 78,787.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,787.93/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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