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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.25, 415.73 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.25, 415.73 and 190.82 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.25 : 415.73 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.25/415.73 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.25x = 415.73 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.25x = 79,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331.11/301.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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