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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.93, 415.36 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.93, 415.36 and 196.28 is: 270.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.93 : 415.36 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.93/415.36 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.93x = 415.36 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.93x = 81,523.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,523.80/300.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.91

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