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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.17, 422.39 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.17, 422.39 and 195.62 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.17 : 422.39 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.17/422.39 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.17x = 422.39 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.17x = 82,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,627.93/306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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