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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.56, 419.82 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.56, 419.82 and 193.98 is: 267.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.56 : 419.82 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.56/419.82 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.56x = 419.82 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.56x = 81,436.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436.68/304.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.39

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