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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.38, 417.34 and 196.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.38, 417.34 and 196.17 is: 270.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.38 : 417.34 = 196.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.38/417.34 = 196.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.38x = 417.34 × 196.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.38x = 81,869.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,869.59/302.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.75

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