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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 416.86 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 416.86 and 191.58 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 416.86 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/416.86 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 416.86 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 79,862.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,862.04/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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