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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 421.26 and 194.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 421.26 and 194.78 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 421.26 = 194.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/421.26 = 194.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 421.26 × 194.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 82,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,053.02/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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