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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 452.16 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 452.16 and 191.84 is: 287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 452.16 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/452.16 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 452.16 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 86,740.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,740.11/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.42

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