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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.34, 415.86 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.34, 415.86 and 190.86 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.34 : 415.86 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.34/415.86 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.34x = 415.86 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.34x = 79,371.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,371.04/301.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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