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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.52, 417.44 and 191.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.52, 417.44 and 191.95 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.52 : 417.44 = 191.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.52/417.44 = 191.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.52x = 417.44 × 191.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.52x = 80,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127.61/302.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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