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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.14, 415.54 and 190.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.14, 415.54 and 190.57 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.14 : 415.54 = 190.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.14/415.54 = 190.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.14x = 415.54 × 190.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.14x = 79,189.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,189.46/301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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