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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.55, 421.50 and 194.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.55, 421.50 and 194.90 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.55 : 421.50 = 194.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.55/421.50 = 194.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.55x = 421.50 × 194.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.55x = 82,150.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,150.43/305.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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