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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.60, 416.58 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.60, 416.58 and 191.17 is: 264.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.60 : 416.58 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.60/416.58 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.60x = 416.58 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.60x = 79,635.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635.52/301.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.05

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