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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.06 and 193.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.06 and 193.21 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.06 = 193.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.06 = 193.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.06 × 193.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 80,966.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,966.02/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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