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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 418.97 and 193.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 418.97 and 193.39 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 418.97 = 193.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/418.97 = 193.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 418.97 × 193.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 81,024.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,024.04/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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