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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.47, 415.94 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.47, 415.94 and 190.91 is: 263.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.47 : 415.94 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.47/415.94 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.47x = 415.94 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.47x = 79,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405.50/301.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.39

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