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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.79, 416.54 and 191.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.79, 416.54 and 191.43 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.79 : 416.54 = 191.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.79/416.54 = 191.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.79x = 416.54 × 191.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.79x = 79,738.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,738.73/301.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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