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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.50, 420.36 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.50, 420.36 and 194.07 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.50 : 420.36 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.50/420.36 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.50x = 420.36 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.50x = 81,579.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,579.27/304.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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