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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.35, 421.20 and 193.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.35, 421.20 and 193.27 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.35 : 421.20 = 193.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.35/421.20 = 193.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.35x = 421.20 × 193.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.35x = 81,405.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,405.32/305.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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