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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.37, 422.90 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.37, 422.90 and 195.90 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.37 : 422.90 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.37/422.90 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.37x = 422.90 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.37x = 82,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,847.76/306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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