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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 415.26 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 415.26 and 196.13 is: 270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 415.26 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/415.26 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 415.26 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 81,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,444.94/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.50

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