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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.02, 423.48 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.02, 423.48 and 196.44 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.02 : 423.48 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.02/423.48 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.02x = 423.48 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.02x = 83,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,188.41/307.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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