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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.44, 415.92 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.44, 415.92 and 190.80 is: 263.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.44 : 415.92 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.44/415.92 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.44x = 415.92 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.44x = 79,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,357.54/301.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.26

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