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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.75, 423 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.75, 423 and 196.20 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.75 : 423 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.75/423 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.75x = 423 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.75x = 82,992.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,992.60/306.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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