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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.16, 422.34 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.16, 422.34 and 195.43 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.16 : 422.34 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.16/422.34 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.16x = 422.34 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.16x = 82,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.91/306.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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