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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.51, 421.41 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.51, 421.41 and 194.95 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.51 : 421.41 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.51/421.41 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.51x = 421.41 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.51x = 82,151.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,151.77/305.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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