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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.47, 421.36 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.47, 421.36 and 195 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.47 : 421.36 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.47/421.36 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.47x = 421.36 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.47x = 82,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,165.20/305.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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