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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.78, 419.13 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.78, 419.13 and 193.32 is: 266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.78 : 419.13 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.78/419.13 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.78x = 419.13 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.78x = 81,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,026.21/303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.73

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