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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.34 and 191.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.34 and 191.96 is: 264.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.34 = 191.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.34 = 191.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.34 × 191.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 80,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,112.59/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.76

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