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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.47, 422.63 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.47, 422.63 and 195.75 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.47 : 422.63 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.47/422.63 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.47x = 422.63 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.47x = 82,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,730.68/306.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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