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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.77, 423.63 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.77, 423.63 and 196.51 is: 271.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.77 : 423.63 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.77/423.63 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.77x = 423.63 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.77x = 83,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,245.41/306.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.36

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