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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.23, 419.49 and 193.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.23, 419.49 and 193.59 is: 266.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.23 : 419.49 = 193.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.23/419.49 = 193.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.23x = 419.49 × 193.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.23x = 81,209.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,209.07/304.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.93

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