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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.92, 420.62 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.92, 420.62 and 194.22 is: 267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.92 : 420.62 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.92/420.62 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.92x = 420.62 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.92x = 81,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,691.85/304.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.91

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