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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.56 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.56 and 190.63 is: 262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.56 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.56 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.56 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 79,218.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.20/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.97

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