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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.44, 420.15 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.44, 420.15 and 193.92 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.44 : 420.15 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.44/420.15 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.44x = 420.15 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.44x = 81,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.49/304.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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