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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.79 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.79 and 191.58 is: 264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.79 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.79 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.79 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 79,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,848.63/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.42

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