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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.18, 422.31 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.18, 422.31 and 195.54 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.18 : 422.31 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.18/422.31 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.18x = 422.31 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.18x = 82,578.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,578.50/306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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