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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 421.79 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 421.79 and 195.21 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 421.79 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/421.79 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 421.79 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 82,336.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,336.65/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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