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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.34, 417.43 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.34, 417.43 and 196.20 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.34 : 417.43 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.34/417.43 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.34x = 417.43 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.34x = 81,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,899.77/302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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