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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.62 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.62 and 195.04 is: 269.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.62 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.62 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.62 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 82,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,620.73/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.03

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