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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.24, 419.72 and 193.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.24, 419.72 and 193.69 is: 267.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.24 : 419.72 = 193.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.24/419.72 = 193.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.24x = 419.72 × 193.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.24x = 81,296.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.21/304.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.21

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