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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.30, 419.87 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.30, 419.87 and 193.73 is: 267.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.30 : 419.87 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.30/419.87 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.30x = 419.87 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.30x = 81,341.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,341.42/304.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.31

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