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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.58, 417.27 and 191.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.58, 417.27 and 191.85 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.58 : 417.27 = 191.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.58/417.27 = 191.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.58x = 417.27 × 191.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.58x = 80,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053.25/302.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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