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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.29 and 191.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.29 and 191.87 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.29 = 191.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.29 = 191.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.29 × 191.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 80,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,063.95/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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