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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.25, 421.31 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.25, 421.31 and 194.70 is: 268.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.25 : 421.31 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.25/421.31 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.25x = 421.31 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.25x = 82,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,031.12/305.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.73

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