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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.43, 418.79 and 193.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.43, 418.79 and 193.03 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.43 : 418.79 = 193.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.43/418.79 = 193.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.43x = 418.79 × 193.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.43x = 80,835.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,835.97/303.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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