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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.17, 423.95 and 196.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.17, 423.95 and 196.72 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.17 : 423.95 = 196.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.17/423.95 = 196.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.17x = 423.95 × 196.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.17x = 83,397.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,397.40/307.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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