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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.80, 423.60 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.80, 423.60 and 196.56 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.80 : 423.60 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.80/423.60 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.80x = 423.60 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.80x = 83,262.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,262.82/306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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