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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.44, 421.61 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.44, 421.61 and 195.08 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.44 : 421.61 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.44/421.61 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.44x = 421.61 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.44x = 82,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,244.60/305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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