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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.52, 416.14 and 191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.52, 416.14 and 191.05 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.52 : 416.14 = 191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.52/416.14 = 191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.52x = 416.14 × 191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.52x = 79,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,502.03/301.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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