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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.19, 422.44 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.19, 422.44 and 195.73 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.19 : 422.44 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.19/422.44 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.19x = 422.44 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.19x = 82,684.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,684.18/306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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