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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.21 and 191.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.21 and 191.81 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.21 = 191.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.21 = 191.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.21 × 191.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 80,025.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,025.05/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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