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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 418.92 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 418.92 and 193.08 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 418.92 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/418.92 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 418.92 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 80,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,885.07/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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