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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.00, 423.51 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.00, 423.51 and 196.44 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.00 : 423.51 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.00/423.51 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.00x = 423.51 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.00x = 83,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,194.30/307.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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