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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.50 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.50 and 195.04 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.50 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.50 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.50 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 82,209.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,209.36/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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