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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.10, 422.54 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.10, 422.54 and 195.55 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.10 : 422.54 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.10/422.54 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.10x = 422.54 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.10x = 82,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,626.95/306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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