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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.27, 417.16 and 191.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.27, 417.16 and 191.78 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.27 : 417.16 = 191.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.27/417.16 = 191.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.27x = 417.16 × 191.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.27x = 80,002.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,002.94/302.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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