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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.80, 422.03 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.80, 422.03 and 195.24 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.80 : 422.03 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.80/422.03 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.80x = 422.03 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.80x = 82,397.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,397.14/305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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