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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.64, 421.80 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.64, 421.80 and 195.12 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.64 : 421.80 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.64/421.80 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.64x = 421.80 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.64x = 82,301.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,301.62/305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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