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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 416.94 and 191.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 416.94 and 191.63 is: 264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 416.94 = 191.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/416.94 = 191.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 416.94 × 191.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 79,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,898.21/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.35

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