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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.37, 420.05 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.37, 420.05 and 193.87 is: 267.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.37 : 420.05 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.37/420.05 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.37x = 420.05 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.37x = 81,432.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,432.02/304.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.54

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