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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 416.99 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 416.99 and 191.72 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 416.99 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/416.99 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 416.99 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 79,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,942.28/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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