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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.66, 417.48 and 190.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.66, 417.48 and 190.63 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.66 : 417.48 = 190.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.66/417.48 = 190.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.66x = 417.48 × 190.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.66x = 79,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,583.26/302.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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