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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.70, 415.94 and 191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.70, 415.94 and 191.12 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.70 : 415.94 = 191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.70/415.94 = 191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.70x = 415.94 × 191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.70x = 79,494.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494.45/301.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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