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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 416.94 and 191.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 416.94 and 191.61 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 416.94 = 191.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/416.94 = 191.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 416.94 × 191.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 79,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,888.92/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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