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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.01, 423.48 and 196.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.01, 423.48 and 196.45 is: 270.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.01 : 423.48 = 196.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.01/423.48 = 196.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.01x = 423.48 × 196.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.01x = 83,192.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,192.65/307.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.98

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