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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 419.16 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 419.16 and 193.30 is: 266.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 419.16 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/419.16 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 419.16 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 81,023.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,023.63/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.64

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