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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.48, 418.95 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.48, 418.95 and 193.11 is: 266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.48 : 418.95 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.48/418.95 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.48x = 418.95 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.48x = 80,902.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,902.50/303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.58

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