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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.31 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.31 and 201.90 is: 278.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.31 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.31 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.31 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 85,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,466.29/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.65

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