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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.45, 421.64 and 195.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.45, 421.64 and 195.02 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.45 : 421.64 = 195.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.45/421.64 = 195.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.45x = 421.64 × 195.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.45x = 82,228.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,228.23/305.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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