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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.10, 423.98 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.10, 423.98 and 196.76 is: 271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.10 : 423.98 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.10/423.98 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.10x = 423.98 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.10x = 83,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,424.23/307.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.65

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