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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.45, 422.69 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.45, 422.69 and 194.38 is: 268.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.45 : 422.69 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.45/422.69 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.45x = 422.69 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.45x = 82,160.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,160.45/306.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.10

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