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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.03, 422.17 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.03, 422.17 and 194.05 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.03 : 422.17 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.03/422.17 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.03x = 422.17 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.03x = 81,922.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,922.09/306.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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