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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.05, 416.91 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.05, 416.91 and 191.56 is: 264.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.05 : 416.91 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.05/416.91 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.05x = 416.91 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.05x = 79,863.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,863.28/302.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.40

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