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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.96, 421.94 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.96, 421.94 and 193.84 is: 267.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.96 : 421.94 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.96/421.94 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.96x = 421.94 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.96x = 81,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,788.85/305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.32

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