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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.61, 415.89 and 190.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.61, 415.89 and 190.95 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.61 : 415.89 = 190.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.61/415.89 = 190.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.61x = 415.89 × 190.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.61x = 79,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414.20/301.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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