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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.02, 422.27 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.02, 422.27 and 195.45 is: 269.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.02 : 422.27 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.02/422.27 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.02x = 422.27 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.02x = 82,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,532.67/306.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.70

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