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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.05, 415.48 and 190.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.05, 415.48 and 190.52 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.05 : 415.48 = 190.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.05/415.48 = 190.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.05x = 415.48 × 190.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.05x = 79,157.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,157.25/301.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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