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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 417.32 and 191.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 417.32 and 191.91 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 417.32 = 191.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/417.32 = 191.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 417.32 × 191.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 80,087.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,087.88/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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