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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.06, 415.32 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.06, 415.32 and 190.60 is: 262.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.06 : 415.32 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.06/415.32 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.06x = 415.32 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.06x = 79,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,159.99/301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.94

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