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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 422.84 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 422.84 and 195.98 is: 270.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 422.84 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/422.84 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 422.84 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 82,865.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,865.09/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.19

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