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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.02, 415.28 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.02, 415.28 and 190.55 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.02 : 415.28 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.02/415.28 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.02x = 415.28 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.02x = 79,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,132.05/301.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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