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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 422.16 and 195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 422.16 and 195.22 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 422.16 = 195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/422.16 = 195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 422.16 × 195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 82,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,414.08/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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