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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.31, 421.23 and 194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.31, 421.23 and 194.64 is: 268.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.31 : 421.23 = 194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.31/421.23 = 194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.31x = 421.23 × 194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.31x = 81,988.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,988.21/305.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.54

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