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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.95, 416.94 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.95, 416.94 and 191.61 is: 264.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.95 : 416.94 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.95/416.94 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.95x = 416.94 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.95x = 79,889.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,889.87/301.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.58

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