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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.98, 423.53 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.98, 423.53 and 196.26 is: 270.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.98 : 423.53 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.98/423.53 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.98x = 423.53 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.98x = 83,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,122.06/306.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.78

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