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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.66, 420.25 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.66, 420.25 and 193.93 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.66 : 420.25 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.66/420.25 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.66x = 420.25 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.66x = 81,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,499.08/304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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