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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.80, 419.18 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.80, 419.18 and 193.30 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.80 : 419.18 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.80/419.18 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.80x = 419.18 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.80x = 81,027.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,027.45/303.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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