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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.36, 422.91 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.36, 422.91 and 195.93 is: 270.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.36 : 422.91 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.36/422.91 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.36x = 422.91 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.36x = 82,860.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,860.76/306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.47

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