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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.83, 423.28 and 196.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.83, 423.28 and 196.25 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.83 : 423.28 = 196.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.83/423.28 = 196.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.83x = 423.28 × 196.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.83x = 83,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,068.70/306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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