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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.10, 420.03 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.10, 420.03 and 193.67 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.10 : 420.03 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.10/420.03 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.10x = 420.03 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.10x = 81,347.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,347.21/304.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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