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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 421.88 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 421.88 and 195.32 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 421.88 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/421.88 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 421.88 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 82,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,401.60/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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