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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 420.04 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 420.04 and 193.86 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 420.04 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/420.04 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 420.04 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 81,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,428.95/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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