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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.06, 416.86 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.06, 416.86 and 191.52 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.06 : 416.86 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.06/416.86 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.06x = 416.86 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.06x = 79,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,837.03/302.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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