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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.46, 418.72 and 191.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.46, 418.72 and 191.42 is: 264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.46 : 418.72 = 191.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.46/418.72 = 191.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.46x = 418.72 × 191.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.46x = 80,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151.38/303.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.13

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