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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.41, 420.15 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.41, 420.15 and 193.86 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.41 : 420.15 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.41/420.15 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.41x = 420.15 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.41x = 81,447.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,447.98/304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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