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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 421.88 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 421.88 and 195.35 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 421.88 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/421.88 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 421.88 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 82,411.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,411.17/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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