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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.72 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.72 and 195.13 is: 269.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.72 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.72 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.72 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 82,290.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,290.22/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.20

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