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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.60, 419.10 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.60, 419.10 and 193.08 is: 266.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.60 : 419.10 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.60/419.10 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.60x = 419.10 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.60x = 80,919.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.83/303.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.53

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