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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.62, 416.44 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.62, 416.44 and 189.64 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.62 : 416.44 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.62/416.44 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.62x = 416.44 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.62x = 78,974.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,974.44/301.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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