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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.22, 420.98 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.22, 420.98 and 194.60 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.22 : 420.98 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.22/420.98 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.22x = 420.98 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.22x = 81,922.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.71/305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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