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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 422.03 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 422.03 and 195.36 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 422.03 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/422.03 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 422.03 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 82,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,446.80/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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