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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.36, 421.33 and 194.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.36, 421.33 and 194.80 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.36 : 421.33 = 194.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.36/421.33 = 194.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.36x = 421.33 × 194.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.36x = 82,072.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,072.98/305.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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