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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.41, 417.18 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.41, 417.18 and 191.85 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.41 : 417.18 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.41/417.18 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.41x = 417.18 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.41x = 80,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,035.98/302.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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