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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.02, 416.58 and 191.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.02, 416.58 and 191.32 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.02 : 416.58 = 191.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.02/416.58 = 191.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.02x = 416.58 × 191.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.02x = 79,700.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,700.09/302.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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