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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 417.38 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 417.38 and 191.93 is: 264.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 417.38 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/417.38 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 417.38 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 80,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,104.70/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.90

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