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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.24, 417.18 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.24, 417.18 and 191.80 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.24 : 417.18 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.24/417.18 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.24x = 417.18 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.24x = 80,015.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,015.12/302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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