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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.20, 415.53 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.20, 415.53 and 190.62 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.20 : 415.53 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.20/415.53 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.20x = 415.53 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.20x = 79,208.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,208.33/301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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