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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.57, 416.37 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.57, 416.37 and 191.11 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.57 : 416.37 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.57/416.37 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.57x = 416.37 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.57x = 79,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.47/301.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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