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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.28, 419.74 and 193.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.28, 419.74 and 193.56 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.28 : 419.74 = 193.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.28/419.74 = 193.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.28x = 419.74 × 193.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.28x = 81,244.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,244.87/304.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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