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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.48, 423.08 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.48, 423.08 and 194.55 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.48 : 423.08 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.48/423.08 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.48x = 423.08 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.48x = 82,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,308.38/306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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