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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.98, 422.01 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.98, 422.01 and 195.53 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.98 : 422.01 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.98/422.01 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.98x = 422.01 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.98x = 82,515.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,515.62/305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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