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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.41, 418.56 and 192.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.41, 418.56 and 192.85 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.41 : 418.56 = 192.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.41/418.56 = 192.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.41x = 418.56 × 192.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.41x = 80,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,719.30/303.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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