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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 420.33 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 420.33 and 194.11 is: 267.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 420.33 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/420.33 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 420.33 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 81,589.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,589.29/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.96

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