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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.87, 416.46 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.87, 416.46 and 191.35 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.87 : 416.46 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.87/416.46 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.87x = 416.46 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.87x = 79,689.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689.62/301.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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