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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 416.98 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 416.98 and 191.75 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 416.98 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/416.98 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 416.98 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 79,952.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,952.87/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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