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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.13, 424.14 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.13, 424.14 and 195.30 is: 269.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.13 : 424.14 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.13/424.14 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.13x = 424.14 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.13x = 82,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,835.50/307.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.71

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