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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.20, 418.53 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.20, 418.53 and 191.22 is: 263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.20 : 418.53 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.20/418.53 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.20x = 418.53 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.20x = 80,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,031.31/303.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.96

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