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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.57, 418.88 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.57, 418.88 and 193.07 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.57 : 418.88 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.57/418.88 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.57x = 418.88 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.57x = 80,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,870.10/303.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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