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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.73, 416.18 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.73, 416.18 and 196.62 is: 271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.73 : 416.18 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.73/416.18 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.73x = 416.18 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.73x = 81,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,828.33/301.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.20

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