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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.01, 420.72 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.01, 420.72 and 194.45 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.01 : 420.72 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.01/420.72 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.01x = 420.72 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.01x = 81,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,806.90/305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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