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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.58 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.58 and 194.95 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.58 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.58 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.58 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 82,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,187.02/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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