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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 421.30 and 194.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 421.30 and 194.68 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 421.30 = 194.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/421.30 = 194.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 421.30 × 194.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 82,018.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,018.68/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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