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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.88, 416.42 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.88, 416.42 and 191.32 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.88 : 416.42 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.88/416.42 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.88x = 416.42 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.88x = 79,669.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,669.47/301.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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