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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 416.51 and 196.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 416.51 and 196.89 is: 271.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 416.51 = 196.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/416.51 = 196.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 416.51 × 196.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 82,005.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,005.67/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.60

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