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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.72, 418.83 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.72, 418.83 and 193.16 is: 266.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.72 : 418.83 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.72/418.83 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.72x = 418.83 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.72x = 80,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,901.20/303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.37

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