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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.29, 421.15 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.29, 421.15 and 194.65 is: 268.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.29 : 421.15 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.29/421.15 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.29x = 421.15 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.29x = 81,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,978.04/305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.52

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