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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.72, 416.34 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.72, 416.34 and 191.20 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.72 : 416.34 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.72/416.34 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.72x = 416.34 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.72x = 79,604.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,604.21/301.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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