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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.75, 422.24 and 195.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.75, 422.24 and 195.27 is: 269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.75 : 422.24 = 195.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.75/422.24 = 195.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.75x = 422.24 × 195.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.75x = 82,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,449.83/305.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.67

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