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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.28, 417.35 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.28, 417.35 and 190.42 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.28 : 417.35 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.28/417.35 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.28x = 417.35 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.28x = 79,471.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471.79/302.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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