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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.76 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.76 and 191.34 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.76 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.76 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.76 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 79,742.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,742.86/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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