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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.67, 416.21 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.67, 416.21 and 191.28 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.67 : 416.21 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.67/416.21 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.67x = 416.21 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.67x = 79,611.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,611.69/301.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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