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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.50, 422.75 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.50, 422.75 and 195.92 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.50 : 422.75 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.50/422.75 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.50x = 422.75 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.50x = 82,825.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,825.18/306.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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