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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.69, 416.59 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.69, 416.59 and 191.36 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.69 : 416.59 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.69/416.59 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.69x = 416.59 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.69x = 79,718.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718.66/301.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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