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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.99, 422.44 and 195.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.99, 422.44 and 195.56 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.99 : 422.44 = 195.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.99/422.44 = 195.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.99x = 422.44 × 195.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.99x = 82,610.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,610.25/305.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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