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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 415.68 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 415.68 and 196.20 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 415.68 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/415.68 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 415.68 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 81,556.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556.42/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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