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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.48, 419.97 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.48, 419.97 and 193.98 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.48 : 419.97 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.48/419.97 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.48x = 419.97 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.48x = 81,465.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,465.78/304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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