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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 416.98 and 191.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 416.98 and 191.48 is: 264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 416.98 = 191.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/416.98 = 191.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 416.98 × 191.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 79,843.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843.33/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.22

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