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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.07, 419.36 and 193.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.07, 419.36 and 193.37 is: 266.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.07 : 419.36 = 193.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.07/419.36 = 193.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.07x = 419.36 × 193.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.07x = 81,088.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,088.58/304.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.68

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