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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.26, 418.71 and 191.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.26, 418.71 and 191.28 is: 264.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.26 : 418.71 = 191.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.26/418.71 = 191.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.26x = 418.71 × 191.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.26x = 80,090.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,090.85/303.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.10

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