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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.70, 423.19 and 196.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.70, 423.19 and 196.16 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.70 : 423.19 = 196.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.70/423.19 = 196.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.70x = 423.19 × 196.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.70x = 83,011.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,011.08/306.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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