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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 420.27 and 193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 420.27 and 193.99 is: 267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 420.27 = 193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/420.27 = 193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 420.27 × 193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 81,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,528.18/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.71

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