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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.06, 420.86 and 192.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.06, 420.86 and 192.99 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.06 : 420.86 = 192.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.06/420.86 = 192.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.06x = 420.86 × 192.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.06x = 81,221.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221.77/305.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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