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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 417.12 and 191.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 417.12 and 191.56 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 417.12 = 191.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/417.12 = 191.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 417.12 × 191.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 79,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,903.51/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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