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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.05, 422.42 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.05, 422.42 and 195.48 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.05 : 422.42 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.05/422.42 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.05x = 422.42 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.05x = 82,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,573.68/306.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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