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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.21, 421.24 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.21, 421.24 and 194.74 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.21 : 421.24 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.21/421.24 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.21x = 421.24 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.21x = 82,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,032.28/305.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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