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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.12, 422.12 and 195.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.12, 422.12 and 195.60 is: 269.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.12 : 422.12 = 195.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.12/422.12 = 195.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.12x = 422.12 × 195.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.12x = 82,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,567.16/306.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.72

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