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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.48, 415.80 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.48, 415.80 and 196.56 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.48 : 415.80 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.48/415.80 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.48x = 415.80 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.48x = 81,729.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.65/301.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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