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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.04, 416.79 and 191.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.04, 416.79 and 191.55 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.04 : 416.79 = 191.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.04/416.79 = 191.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.04x = 416.79 × 191.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.04x = 79,836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,836.12/302.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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