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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.08, 417.10 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.08, 417.10 and 191.82 is: 264.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.08 : 417.10 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.08/417.10 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.08x = 417.10 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.08x = 80,008.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,008.12/302.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.86

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