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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 422.03 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 422.03 and 195.43 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 422.03 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/422.03 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 422.03 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 82,478.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,478.38/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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