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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.43, 420.17 and 194.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.43, 420.17 and 194.03 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.43 : 420.17 = 194.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.43/420.17 = 194.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.43x = 420.17 × 194.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.43x = 81,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,525.59/304.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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