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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.99, 421.02 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.99, 421.02 and 194.61 is: 268.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.99 : 421.02 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.99/421.02 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.99x = 421.02 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.99x = 81,934.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,934.70/304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.65

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