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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.78, 421.78 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.78, 421.78 and 195.40 is: 269.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.78 : 421.78 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.78/421.78 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.78x = 421.78 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.78x = 82,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414.27/305.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.52

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