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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.71, 420.65 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.71, 420.65 and 194.36 is: 268.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.71 : 420.65 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.71/420.65 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.71x = 420.65 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.71x = 81,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,754.46/304.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.30

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