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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.64, 416.22 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.64, 416.22 and 191.18 is: 263.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.64 : 416.22 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.64/416.22 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.64x = 416.22 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.64x = 79,572.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,572.94/301.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.80

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