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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.10, 420.88 and 194.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.10, 420.88 and 194.57 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.10 : 420.88 = 194.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.10/420.88 = 194.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.10x = 420.88 × 194.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.10x = 81,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,887.54/305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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