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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.12, 416.99 and 191.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.12, 416.99 and 191.54 is: 264.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.12 : 416.99 = 191.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.12/416.99 = 191.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.12x = 416.99 × 191.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.12x = 79,870.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,870.26/302.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.37

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