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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.30, 417.15 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.30, 417.15 and 191.84 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.30 : 417.15 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.30/417.15 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.30x = 417.15 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.30x = 80,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,023.97/302.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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