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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.19, 423.65 and 196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.19, 423.65 and 196.70 is: 271.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.19 : 423.65 = 196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.19/423.65 = 196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.19x = 423.65 × 196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.19x = 83,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,328.85/307.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.27

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