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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.42, 416.02 and 191.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.42, 416.02 and 191.03 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.42 : 416.02 = 191.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.42/416.02 = 191.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.42x = 416.02 × 191.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.42x = 79,470.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,470.10/301.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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