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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 422.16 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 422.16 and 195.58 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 422.16 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/422.16 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 422.16 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 82,566.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,566.05/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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