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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 418.28 and 191.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 418.28 and 191.09 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 418.28 = 191.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/418.28 = 191.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 418.28 × 191.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 79,927.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,927.12/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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