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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.53, 420.31 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.53, 420.31 and 194.14 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.53 : 420.31 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.53/420.31 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.53x = 420.31 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.53x = 81,598.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.98/304.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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