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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.55, 423.17 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.55, 423.17 and 196.03 is: 270.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.55 : 423.17 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.55/423.17 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.55x = 423.17 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.55x = 82,954.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,954.02/306.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.61

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