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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.10, 415.71 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.10, 415.71 and 196.25 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.10 : 415.71 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.10/415.71 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.10x = 415.71 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.10x = 81,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.01/301.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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