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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.38, 422.69 and 195.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.38, 422.69 and 195.82 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.38 : 422.69 = 195.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.38/422.69 = 195.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.38x = 422.69 × 195.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.38x = 82,769.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,769.12/306.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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