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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 421.66 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 421.66 and 195.28 is: 269.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 421.66 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/421.66 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 421.66 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 82,341.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,341.76/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.27

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