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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.61, 422.93 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.61, 422.93 and 194.54 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.61 : 422.93 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.61/422.93 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.61x = 422.93 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.61x = 82,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,275.17/306.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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