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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.68, 416.40 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.68, 416.40 and 191.28 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.68 : 416.40 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.68/416.40 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.68x = 416.40 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.68x = 79,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,648.99/301.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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