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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.46, 421.66 and 195.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.46, 421.66 and 195.08 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.46 : 421.66 = 195.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.46/421.66 = 195.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.46x = 421.66 × 195.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.46x = 82,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,255.57/305.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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