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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.34, 421.43 and 193.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.34, 421.43 and 193.23 is: 266.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.34 : 421.43 = 193.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.34/421.43 = 193.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.34x = 421.43 × 193.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.34x = 81,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,431.95/305.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.70

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