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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.73, 418.91 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.73, 418.91 and 193.28 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.73 : 418.91 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.73/418.91 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.73x = 418.91 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.73x = 80,963.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,963.86/303.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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