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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 416.12 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 416.12 and 196.70 is: 271.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 416.12 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/416.12 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 416.12 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 81,847.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,847.74/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.49

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