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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.26, 415.82 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.26, 415.82 and 190.80 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.26 : 415.82 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.26/415.82 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.26x = 415.82 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.26x = 79,338.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,338.93/301.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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