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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.75, 418.87 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.75, 418.87 and 193.19 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.75 : 418.87 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.75/418.87 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.75x = 418.87 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.75x = 80,919.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,919.64/303.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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