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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.81, 414.96 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.81, 414.96 and 196.07 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.81 : 414.96 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.81/414.96 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.81x = 414.96 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.81x = 81,361.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,361.56/300.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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