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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.98, 416.94 and 190

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.98, 416.94 and 190 is: 262.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.98 : 416.94 = 190 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.98/416.94 = 190/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.98x = 416.94 × 190
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.98x = 79,218.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,218.60/301.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.33

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