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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.54, 420.26 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.54, 420.26 and 194.01 is: 267.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.54 : 420.26 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.54/420.26 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.54x = 420.26 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.54x = 81,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,534.46/304.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.73

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