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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 417.02 and 191.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 417.02 and 191.79 is: 264.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 417.02 = 191.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/417.02 = 191.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 417.02 × 191.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 79,979.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,979.31/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.60

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