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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.87, 419.36 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.87, 419.36 and 193.37 is: 266.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.87 : 419.36 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.87/419.36 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.87x = 419.36 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.87x = 81,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,088.58/303.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.85

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