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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.18, 417.05 and 191.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.18, 417.05 and 191.67 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.18 : 417.05 = 191.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.18/417.05 = 191.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.18x = 417.05 × 191.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.18x = 79,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,936.45/302.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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