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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 420.96 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 420.96 and 194.61 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 420.96 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/420.96 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 420.96 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 81,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,923.03/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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