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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.48, 421.43 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.48, 421.43 and 194.92 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.48 : 421.43 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.48/421.43 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.48x = 421.43 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.48x = 82,143.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,143.11/305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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