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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.42 and 191.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.42 and 191.18 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.42 = 191.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.42 = 191.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.42 × 191.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 79,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,609.57/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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