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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 415.61 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 415.61 and 196.33 is: 270.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 415.61 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/415.61 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 415.61 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 81,596.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,596.71/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.87

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