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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.08, 415.58 and 190.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.08, 415.58 and 190.60 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.08 : 415.58 = 190.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.08/415.58 = 190.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.08x = 415.58 × 190.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.08x = 79,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,209.55/301.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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