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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.94 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.94 and 195.09 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.94 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.94 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.94 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 82,315.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,315.30/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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