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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.52, 421.65 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.52, 421.65 and 195 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.52 : 421.65 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.52/421.65 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.52x = 421.65 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.52x = 82,221.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,221.75/305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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