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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.38 and 191.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.38 and 191.25 is: 263.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.38 = 191.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.38 = 191.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.38 × 191.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 79,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,631.72/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.79

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