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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.76, 420.52 and 194.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.76, 420.52 and 194.26 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.76 : 420.52 = 194.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.76/420.52 = 194.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.76x = 420.52 × 194.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.76x = 81,690.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,690.22/304.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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