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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 419.58 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 419.58 and 193.44 is: 266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 419.58 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/419.58 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 419.58 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 81,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,163.56/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.84

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