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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.17, 415.85 and 196.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.17, 415.85 and 196.34 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.17 : 415.85 = 196.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.17/415.85 = 196.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.17x = 415.85 × 196.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.17x = 81,644.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,644.93/301.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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