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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.66, 416.24 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.66, 416.24 and 191.06 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.66 : 416.24 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.66/416.24 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.66x = 416.24 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.66x = 79,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,526.06/301.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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