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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.89, 423.80 and 196.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.89, 423.80 and 196.63 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.89 : 423.80 = 196.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.89/423.80 = 196.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.89x = 423.80 × 196.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.89x = 83,331.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,331.79/306.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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