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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.41, 415.80 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.41, 415.80 and 190.85 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.41 : 415.80 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.41/415.80 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.41x = 415.80 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.41x = 79,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,353.35/301.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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