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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 422.91 and 201.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 422.91 and 201.86 is: 278.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 422.91 = 201.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/422.91 = 201.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 422.91 × 201.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 85,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,366.50/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.36

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