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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 415.74 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 415.74 and 190.74 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 415.74 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/415.74 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 415.74 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 79,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,298.25/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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