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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.40, 421.55 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.40, 421.55 and 195.18 is: 269.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.40 : 421.55 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.40/421.55 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.40x = 421.55 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.40x = 82,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,277.40/305.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.41

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