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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.35, 415.59 and 196.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.35, 415.59 and 196.33 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.35 : 415.59 = 196.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.35/415.59 = 196.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.35x = 415.59 × 196.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.35x = 81,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,592.78/301.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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