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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.09, 423.88 and 196.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.09, 423.88 and 196.86 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.09 : 423.88 = 196.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.09/423.88 = 196.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.09x = 423.88 × 196.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.09x = 83,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,447.22/307.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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