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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 423.27 and 196.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 423.27 and 196.36 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 423.27 = 196.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/423.27 = 196.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 423.27 × 196.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 83,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,112.24/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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