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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 423.14 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 423.14 and 196.07 is: 270.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 423.14 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/423.14 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 423.14 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 82,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,961.96/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.44

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