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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.06, 423.63 and 196.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.06, 423.63 and 196.49 is: 271.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.06 : 423.63 = 196.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.06/423.63 = 196.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.06x = 423.63 × 196.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.06x = 83,240.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,240.12/307.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.09

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