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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.39, 418.73 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.39, 418.73 and 192.91 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.39 : 418.73 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.39/418.73 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.39x = 418.73 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.39x = 80,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,777.20/303.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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