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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.98, 420.72 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.98, 420.72 and 194.40 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.98 : 420.72 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.98/420.72 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.98x = 420.72 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.98x = 81,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,787.97/304.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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