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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.38, 416.10 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.38, 416.10 and 195.23 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.38 : 416.10 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.38/416.10 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.38x = 416.10 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.38x = 81,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,235.20/301.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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