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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 416.81 and 191.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 416.81 and 191.62 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 416.81 = 191.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/416.81 = 191.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 416.81 × 191.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 79,869.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,869.13/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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