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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 417.03 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 417.03 and 191.57 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 417.03 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/417.03 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 417.03 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 79,888.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888.35/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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