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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.52, 420.03 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.52, 420.03 and 193.82 is: 267.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.52 : 420.03 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.52/420.03 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.52x = 420.03 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.52x = 81,408.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,408.11/304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.34

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