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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.33, 422.57 and 195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.33, 422.57 and 195.62 is: 269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.33 : 422.57 = 195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.33/422.57 = 195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.33x = 422.57 × 195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.33x = 82,660.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,660.42/306.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.84

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