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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.74, 416.43 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.74, 416.43 and 191.22 is: 263.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.74 : 416.43 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.74/416.43 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.74x = 416.43 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.74x = 79,629.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,629.74/301.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.90

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