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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.63, 416.51 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.63, 416.51 and 191.30 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.63 : 416.51 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.63/416.51 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.63x = 416.51 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.63x = 79,678.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,678.36/301.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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