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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.70, 419.18 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.70, 419.18 and 193.09 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.70 : 419.18 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.70/419.18 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.70x = 419.18 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.70x = 80,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,938.50/303.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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