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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.13, 416.88 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.13, 416.88 and 191.52 is: 264.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.13 : 416.88 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.13/416.88 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.13x = 416.88 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.13x = 79,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,840.86/302.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.26

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