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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.64, 420.30 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.64, 420.30 and 194.11 is: 267.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.64 : 420.30 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.64/420.30 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.64x = 420.30 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.64x = 81,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,583.38/304.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.80

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