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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.57, 420.51 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.57, 420.51 and 194.10 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.57 : 420.51 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.57/420.51 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.57x = 420.51 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.57x = 81,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,620.99/304.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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