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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.84, 419.13 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.84, 419.13 and 193.35 is: 266.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.84 : 419.13 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.84/419.13 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.84x = 419.13 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.84x = 81,038.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,038.79/303.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.72

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