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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.41, 422.78 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.41, 422.78 and 195.75 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.41 : 422.78 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.41/422.78 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.41x = 422.78 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.41x = 82,758.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,758.21/306.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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