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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.49, 420.15 and 194.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.49, 420.15 and 194.06 is: 267.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.49 : 420.15 = 194.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.49/420.15 = 194.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.49x = 420.15 × 194.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.49x = 81,536.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,536.09/304.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.78

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